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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.23, 6,410.53 and 2,302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.23, 6,410.53 and 2,302.93 is: 3,452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.23 : 6,410.53 = 2,302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.23/6,410.53 = 2,302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.23x = 6,410.53 × 2,302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.23x = 14,763,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,763,001.85/4,276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.34

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